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Audi Sport Customer Racing Booklet (English, 2012)
Audi Sport Customer Racing Booklet (English, 2012)
English
Audi MediaInfo
Foreword
With vigor in the new season: the 2012 customer racing motor sport season started in January. A season that will see the name Audi represented across a broader base and with even greater emphasis worldwide. With the Audi R8 LMS ultra and Audi R8 GRAND-AM two new developments join the grids. They should continue an emphatic success story: the Audi R8 LMS has racked up 118 race wins and 13 championship titles around the world in just three years. Among the season highlights again this year are the 24-hour races at the Nrburgring and in Spa where Audi competes as titleholder. You can take all the basic information covering Audi Sport customer racing in the 2012 season from the booklet.
Contents
Audi in customer racing................................................... 4 Audi R8 LMS Cup............................................................. 6 Technology transfer and efficiency................................... 8 Customer support..........................................................10 Audi race experience......................................................14 quattro GmbH...............................................................16 Audi R8 LMS ultra..........................................................18 Technical data................................................................ 21 Audi R8 GRAND-AM....................................................... 22 Technical data............................................................... 25 Cockpit......................................................................... 26 Championships and events............................................ 28 24-hour races................................................................36 Audi R8 LMS achievements........................................... 40 Factory racing............................................................... 46 Audi Communications Motorsport: media service............ 48 Audi Communications Motorsport: contacts................... 50
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Audi in customer racing
Two new models for customers in America, Asia, Europe and Australia
Initiated in 2009, the customer racing program has long since acquired a global dimension: as intended by Audi Sport customer racing from the outset, importer and customer teams from across the world now rely on the Audi R8 LMS and with great success. No less than six championship titles were collected during the 2011 season. Teams racing the Audi R8 LMS have already celebrated a total of 13 titles. More than 40 examples of the GT3 race car were delivered so far. Throughout the 2012 season this number should increase to 70. quattro GmbH has developed two new models for the current year: the Audi R8 LMS ultra with improvements in many areas is a comprehensively developed successor to the R8 LMS. With the Audi R8 GRAND-AM a version is available for the North American GRAND-AM championship for the first time. Furthermore, in China a unique one-make Cup is held for the Audi R8 LMS. As many as 16 cars are expected to join the grid. The rapid development of customer racing activities shows that we chose the right approach at the right time, stresses Werner Frowein, Managing Director of quattro GmbH. To keep our finger on the pulse the two new models were developed specifically for customer wishes and according to market demands. They lead the way into an exciting future. quattro GmbH offers many other services in addition to the development and distribution of racing cars. Customer
support personnel advise teams on location, Audi Sport customer racing service vehicles are present and a dedicated team attends to customer issues and concerns. The brands clients contested no less than 179 individual races worldwide last season. For the first time in 2012 the WRT team even fights for World Championship honors in GT racing with the Audi R8 LMS ultra. While customers are the focus of attention, Audi also uses the R8 LMS for two great endurance races the 24-hour races at the Nrburgring and Spa. Last year Audi celebrated overall victory in Belgium and a GT3 one-two-three class finish in the Eifel. The Audi R8 LMS ultra should also be at the sharp end of the field again this year.
Last year the Audi R8 LMS broke the 100 race wins barrier (above). Team Novadriver in Spain won one of the six championship titles (right)
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Audi R8 LMS Cup
Customers interested in
motor sport
experience China
can
the Audi R8 LMS in the GTC class and a week later Edoardo Mortaras Macau GT Cup victory. Audi race experience China gives customers interested in motorsport the opportunity to compete in races at a professional level. The complete packages available for gentlemen drivers include everything a racer needs; from license training to ready-to-go race cars and the organizational structure. China has become a sort of second home for Audi, explains Dr. Dietmar Voggenreiter, Managing Director of Audi China. By entering motor sport we also aim to prove Vorsprung durch Technik on the race tracks in this dynamic country.
As many as 16 Audi R8 LMS cars compete in the Audi R8 LMS Cup in China in 2012
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Technology transfer and efficiency
The new 4.0 TFSI engine is equipped with the hot side inside exhaust system (left). The Audi R8 LMS for racing and the Audi R8GT and R8 V10 for the road are closely related (right).
LED headlights. Combined with sophisticated reflector-lens modules, eight high-power light emitting diodes per side provide unique illumination. Example 3: Drivetrain technology. Downsizing is the order of the day for ever more efficient engines. What establishes itself in mass production is also used successfully in motor sport. To this end, the Audi R18 TDI won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011 with a displacement of 3.7 liters, while its predecessor had a displacement of 5.5 liters. The exhaust
manifolds of the V6 Le Mans engine run within the cylinder V. At the IAA three months after winning the race Audi unveiled the new 4.0 liter TFSI engine for the S6, S7 and S8 models. They are also equipped with the exhaust concept hot side inside. The two areas were already extremely closely linked in the past: from the bedplate design of the V12 TDI via injection technology to turbocharger design production and race car development benefit from one another.
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Customer support
Worldwide in action
Audi Sport customer racing faces a big challenge in 2012: increasing demand worldwide for the customer racing race car from Neckarsulm requires specific development in the structural, personnel and organizational areas and for events at which support is provided. Last year quattro GmbH assumed responsibility for the technical development, marketing and distribution and support of the customer and importer teams.
Audi Sport customer racing employees support events in Europe and worldwide. Alfred Schweiger pictured here with Stphane Ortelli in France
Different customer teams swapped to Audi from rival manufacturers, explains Werner Frowein proudly. Many car owners signaled to us that the Audi support sets new benchmarks. In order to address the growing demands and keep pace with the ever increasing number of race cars in competition in the future, we are even more committed than ever in 2012. After more than 40 examples of the Audi R8 LMS were handed over to customers around the world by the end of
2011, further key markets are added this year: with the Audi R8 GRAND-AM a customer racing car is available for the North American market for the first time. The goal in the USA is for customer teams to field four cars permanently during the first year. In China a dedicated onemake cup is held for the Audi R8 LMS for the first time ever. As many as 16 cars compete against one another here. The newly developed Audi R8 LMS ultra competes as successor to the R8 LMS in the GT3 championships worldwide.
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Customer support
quattro GmbH commissioned a new service truck for the events it supports
Audi boosts its permanent presence globally in the after sales field with four bases on three continents. As last year, Nova Engineering undertakes maintenance and service work on the customer racing race cars in Japan. This function is assumed by the Melbourne Performance Center in Australia. Audi Sport customer racing China is responsible for the Chinese market. Audi Sport customer racing North America is assigned the role as service partner in the USA. While parts supply for these oversea markets benefit to a great extent from the Audi groups global logistics, quattro GmbH is also present in the paddock at selected race tracks in Europe. A new, dedicated service trailer made its premiere in 2011. It is equipped with every modern facility for technology, parts supply and communication with the
customers. In the prvious season Audi Sport customer racing service trucks made more than 30 appearances at race events in Great Britain, France and Germany and in the FIA European Championship. quattro GmbH has also further reinforced its personnel levels. While the Sales and Marketing department was established in 2011, a greater number of customer racing support personnel are available for inquiries in 2012. In the meantime, on race weekends, the contacts in Germany support events in Australia, China, Japan and Malaysia and also various European championships. The step between 2011 and 2012 is again very big, knows Romolo Liebchen, Head of Audi Sport customer racing at
2012 season
quattro GmbH. We expect that our business in Asia and North America will develop significantly. And in the existing markets there is a healthy demand for the new Audi R8 LMSultra. In addition to the personnel increase a structural innovation takes into account the flourishing motorsport activities. To this end, a position as Head of Customer Management is established for the first time in 2012. As a consequence we have created the foundations to establish ourselves in a leading position as attractive supplier in worldwide GT3 racing, emphasizes Werner Frowein.
The customer racing advisors, Johannes Trost pictured here in conversation with David Hallyday, guarantee direct contact to the teams (above). Spare parts like this suspension wishbone are distributed via the groups worldwide logistic department (below)
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Audi race experience
The two Audi R8 LMS from Audi race experience provide thrilling racing since 2010
New function: Josef Sepp Haider is new Sporting Director for Audi race experience (left). Three-time Le Mans winner Marco Werner (redwhite overalls) is one of several professionals (right) available to provide assistance for the Audi race experience participants
Nordschleife at several VLN endurance races or during the 24 hours Nrburgring (1920 May 2012). In 2011 all the seats for the 24-hour race were sold out very early. The VLN races also enjoyed great demand, says Josef Sepp Haider happily. The former rally driver takes the position of race team Sporting Director in 2012. As longstanding Audi driving experience instructor and having been involved with the Audi race experience form the word go the Austrian combines two special skills: he knows the Audi R8 LMS from his own experience and can assess clients wishes the best. From the very beginning he has worked as trainer to prepare customers for the races. The 58-year old professional still proves his great ability today while posting fast lap times with ease during occasional races in the R8 LMS.
The participants will again race alongside professional racing drivers on the Nordschleife in 2012. Last year international professionals like Craig Lowndes, Warren Luff, Darryl OYoung or former Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong were part of the team. This year the plan is that Florian Gruber, former DTM driver Frank Schmickler and three-time Le Mans winner Marco Werner will once again pass on their valuable experiences gained in a racing environment to the customers. Contact Audi race experience: www.audi.com/driving; incentive@audi.de
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quattro GmbH
The quattro GmbH develops sporty high-performance cars like the Audi R8 GT
Werner Frowein
Managing Director quattro GmbH
Romolo Liebchen
Head of Audi Sport customer racing
Armin Plietsch
Head of Technology customer racing
Jrgen Zrn
Head of Production and Test
Dirk Spohr
Head of Customer Manage ment from June 1, 2012
Dietmar Ponticelli
Project Management customer racing
Hendrik Tbbe
Marketing race cars customer racing
Manuel Jahn
Coordination Motorsport quattro GmbH
Kurt Grfenstein
Customer racing support technology
Philipp Mondelaers
Customer racing support technology
Sascha Pilz
Customer racing support technology
Johannes Trost
Customer racing support technology
Wolfgang Roedig
Customer racing support spare parts
Alfred Schweiger
Customer racing support spare parts
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Audi R8 LMS ultra
A distinctive feature of the new aerodynamic configuration is the wider rear wing, which is positioned more rearward, and the larger end plates
standard production counterpart the engine covers 20,000 kilometers before the first rebuild. The race cars optimized cooling successfully combines several targets with one another. In addition to a larger engine oil cooler and gearbox oil cooler, there is also a hydraulic steering fluid cooler, which was previously located in the nose, now mounted in the center of the car. The sideblades, such a distinctive Audi R8 feature, allow larger
air ducts for the cooling system and improve the thermal characteristics of the new R8 LMS ultra. At the same time the air flow to the water cooler at the front of the car was improved. The cockpit ventilation was also further optimized. On the suspension side the Audi R8 LMS ultra was developed in several areas. On the front axle twelve inch wheels are now used instead of eleven. Development
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Audi R8 LMS ultra
Louvers above the front wheels improve wheel arch ventilation and the aerodynamics as a result (far left). The new PS1 safety seat is standard equipment (left)
partner Michelin supplies wider front tires in 30-65/18 format from 2012. Optimized brake cooling on the front axle improves durability of the brake system. As replacement for the anti-vibration rubber mounts used up to now, the wishbones are now mounted on the chassis with spherical bearings. Lighter, bump and rebound adjustable gas pressure dampers with optimized damping characteristics from Bilstein conclude the suspension package. Aerodynamic improvements round off the innovations for 2012. The wider front hood is available, insofar as the homologation rules allow this in the respective race series, with optional air outlets (louvers) over the front wheels.
The new rear wing is wider and is fitted with larger end plates. Work in the Audi wind tunnel enabled the wing to be mounted in an even more efficient position this generating maximum downforce while maintaining minimum drag. The improved air flow and increased contact surface area increase the downforce on the rear axle. A new front splitter with optimized diffusion guarantees a perfect aerodynamic balance. From 2012 all new cars are equipped with above mentioned evolution kit. For existing cars, quattro GmbH offers a conversion to the 2012 evolution version. The Audi R8 LMS ultra costs 329,000 Euro net.
20,000 kilometers
Chassis
Steering Suspension servo-assisted rack and pinion steering independent front and rear suspension. Double wishbones, damper struts with coil springs (Eibach) and adjustable dampers (Bilstein) as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
Engine
Type V10 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, petrol direct injection, emission control by two race catalytic converters Engine management Engine lubrication Cubic capacity Power Torque Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.2 dry sump 5,200 ccm variable up to 419 kW subject to restrictor size* over 500 Nm
Brakes
dual circuit hydraulic brake system, steel brake discs front and rear, race ABS
Wheels
Tires
Dimensions/weight
Length Width Height 4,670 mm 1,994 mm 1,195 mm 1,250 kg* 120 l
Drivetrain/transmission
Type of transmission Clutch Gearbox rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR) standard clutch, optional race clutch sequential, pneumatic activated 6-speed sport gearbox with shift-paddles Differential Driveshafts locking differential constant velocity joint driveshafts
Equipment
Fire extinguisher Seating system Refuelling system Audi Sport Audi PS1 Protection Seat Stubli
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Audi R8 GRAND-AM
The optimized Audi R8 LMS ultra cooling package is also used in the
Audi R8 GRAND-AM
specify a static ride height of 65 millimeters this is about ten millimeters more than the minimum in the FIA series. At the same time, the tires from standard supplier Continental play an important role. The GTR (for closed circuits) and GTO (for oval tracks) tire models significantly influence the suspension set-up. ABS and traction control, which are fitted as standard equipment in the Audi R8 LMS, had to be immobilized for the R8 GRAND-AM. The optimized cooling package that Audi had developed for the R8 LMS is also used in the R8 GRAND-AM. We have successfully tested every modification, sums up Romolo Liebchen. We developed a good and solid set-up for our customers with Frank Stippler in December 2011 and also gained valuable information during the endurance tests. The durability of consumable parts and their use in high ambient temperatures fulfill all requirements.
The GRAND-AM series poses new technical conditions. The Continental tires are designed specifically for the US race tracks
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Audi R8 GRAND-AM
The classification of the Audi R8 GRAND-AM was only made in January. The balance of performance should create performance parity between the different cars in the GT class. Audi provided technicians representing the race series with an example of the 5.2 liter V10 FSI engine used in the Audi R8 GRAND-AM for a precise performance analysis. The definition of engine power and homologation weight results from this initial classification. For the benefit of individual support and coordinated logistics a maximum of four Audi GRAND-AM will be delivered for the 2012 season. Audi Sport customer racing North America looks after distribution and customer support in North America.
70 to 80 per cent
Chassis
Steering Suspension servo-assisted rack and pinion steering independet front and rear suspension. Double wishbones, damper struts with coil springs (Eibach) and adjustable dampers (Bilstein) as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
Engine
Type V10 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, petrol direct injection, emission control by two race catalytic converters Engine management Engine lubrication Cubic capacity Power Torque Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.2 dry sump 5,200 ccm variable subject to restrictor size* over 500 Nm
Brakes
dual circuit hydraulic brake system, steel brake discs front and rear
Wheels
Tires
Dimensions/weight
Length Width Height 4,470 mm 1,994 mm 1,195 mm 1,280 kg* 100 l*
Drivetrain/transmission
Type of transmission Clutch Gearbox rear-wheel drive standard clutch, optional race clutch sequential, pneumatic activated 6-speed sport gearbox with shift-paddles Differential Driveshafts locking differential constant velocity joint driveshafts
Equipment
Fire extinguisher Seating system Refuelling system Audi Sport Audi PS1 Protection Seat Stubli
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07
05
08
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Gear shift lights DDU 8 Bosch display showing information about engine rpm, pressures and temperatures of fluids, lap times and selected gear etc. Shift paddles, left to down-shift, right to up-shift Production rotational switch for lights Control stalk for cruise control that activates the pit speed limiter in the race car
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Radio (yellow) Freely programmable switch (headlights etc.) Production control stalk for windshield wiper and wash function Anti-intrusion strut for windshield (only in Audi R8 GRAND-AM) Right-hand anchorage point for safety net (only in Audi R8 GRAND-AM) Console with switches for ignition, starter motor, brake balance and fire extinguisher etc.
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Championships and events
Worldwide racing
In 2011 the Audi R8 LMS 2011 recorded a combined total of 421 outings in 180 races. In the 2012 season more than 70 customer racing race cars should join the grids worldwide. A summary of potential worldwide racing arenas.
ADAC GT Masters 15/04 Oschersleben (D) 13/05 Zandvoort (NL) 10/06 Sachsenring (D) 15/07 Nrburgring (D) 12/08 Red Bull Ring (A) 02/09 Lausitzring (D) 16/09 Nrburgring (D) 07/10 Hockenheim (D) www.adac-gt-masters.de
Audi R8 LMS Cup 01/04 Test race Zhuhai (CN) 29/04 Shanghai (CN) 03/06 Zhuhai (CN)
19/08 Ordos (CN) Sep Zhuhai (CN) Nov Shanghai (CN) www.audi.com
The WRT team won the 2011 Blancpain Endurance Series and contests the GT1 World Championship in 2012
Australian GT 04/03 Adelaide (AUS) 27/05 Phillip Island (AUS) 24/06 Winton (AUS) 15/07 Eastern Creek (AUS) 23/09 Phillip Island (AUS) 21/10 Surfers Paradise (AUS) 02/12 Homebush (AUS) www.australiangt.com.au Belcar 15/04 Zolder (B) 06/05 Dijon (F) 10/06 Spa (B) 16/09 Spa (B) 21/10 Zolder (B) 10/11 Zolder (B) www.belcar.com
Blancpain Endurance Series 15/04 Monza (I) 03/06 Silverstone (GB) 01/07 Le Castellet (F) 29/07 Spa 24 Hours (B) 23/09 Nrburgring (D) Oct TBA www.blancpain-endurance-series.com British GT Championship 07/04 Oulton Park (GB) 17/05 Nrburgring (D) 09/06 Rockingham (GB) 23/06 Brands Hatch (GB) 04/08 Snetterton (GB) 08/09 Silverstone (GB) 29/09 Donington (GB) www.britishgt.com
Campeonato de Espaa Iber GT 29/04 Portimo (P) 20/05 Jarama (E) 17/06 Navarra (E) or Motorland Aragn (E) 02/09 Valencia (E) 14/10 Jerez (E) 04/11 Barcelona (E) www.gtsport.es
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Championships and events
Campionato Italiano GT 06/05 Vallelunga (I) 10/06 Mugello (I) 08/07 Misano (I) 05/08 Red Bull Ring (A) 02/09 Imola (I) 23/09 Mugello (I) 21/10 Monza (I) www.acisportitalia.it/GT Challenge Endurance GT V de V 01/04 Catalunya (E) 29/04 Le Mans (F) 20/05 Motorland Aragn (E) 01/07 Dijon (F) 02/09 Le Castellet (F) 30/09 Nogaro (F) 28/10 Magny-Cours (F) 11/11 Le Castellet (F) 25/11 Estoril (P) www.vdev.fr DMV Touring Car Championship 07/04 Nrburgring (D) 21/04 Hockenheim (D)
16/06 Hockenheim (D) 07/07 Oschersleben (D) 25/08 Red Bull Ring (A) 08/09 Dijon (F) 22/09 Monza (I) 13/10 Hockenheim (D) www.dmv-tcc.de Dutch Supercar Challenge 22/04 Zolder (B) 06/05 Zandvoort (NL) 27/05 Nrburgring (D) 24/06 Spa (B) 08/07 Zolder (B)
Audi Sport Italia competes since 2009 and won its domestic title last year
Campeonato de Portugal de GT 25/03 Braga (P) 06/05 Braga (P) 03/06 Estoril (P) 08/07 Portimo (P) 16/09 Portimo (P) 14/10 Estoril (P) www.fpak.pt
05/08 Assen (NL) 26/08 Zandvoort (NL) 02/09 Assen (NL) 14/10 Spa (B) 28/10 Assen (NL) www.supercarchallenge.nl FIA GT3 European Championship 08/04 Nogaro (F) 22/04 Zolder (B) 27/05 Navarra (E) 08/07 Algarve (P) 16/09 Moscow (RUS) 07/10 Zandvoort (NL) TBA www.gt3europe.com GT Asia 06/05 Yeongam (ROK) 10/06 Sepang (MAL) 15/07 Fuji (J) 19/08 Suzuka (J) 30/09 Okayama (J) 18/11 Macau (CN) www.afos.com
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Championships and events
GT Sprint International Series 01/04 Monza (I) 22/04 Imola (I) 03/06 Mugello (I) 01/07 Hungaroring (H) 15/07 Spa (B) 16/09 Portimo (P) 07/10 Vallelunga (I) www.eurosuperstars.com/gtsprint/ en-Homepage.aspx GT Tour 29/04 20/05 24/06
15/07 Magny-Cours (F) 09/09 Navarra (E) 30/09 Le Mans (F) 28/10 Le Castellet (F) www.gt-tour.fr GT1 World Championship 08/04 Nogaro (F) 22/04 Zolder (B) 27/05 Navarra (E) 08/07 Algarve (P) 26/08 Peking (CN) 02/09 Ordos (CN) 16/09 Moscow (RUS) 07/10 Zandvoort (NL)
25/11 San Luis (ARG) TBA TBA www.gt1world.com International GT Open 29/04 Algarve (P) 27/05 Nrburgring (D) 24/06 Spa (B) 15/07 Brands Hatch (GB) 22/07 Le Castellet (F) 09/09 Hungaroring (H) 30/09 Monza (I) 11/11 Barcelona (E) www.gtopen.net
The Audi R8 LMS has been very popular for three years in France
The Audi R8 LMS can compete in both the Super Taikyu and Super GT Series in Japan
01/07 Watkins Glen (USA) 29/07 Indianapolis (USA) 12/08 Watkins Glen (USA) 19/08 Montral (CDN) 09/09 Laguna Seca (USA) 28/09 Lime Rock (USA) www.grand-am.com Itaipava GT Brasil 18/03 So Paulo (BR) 29/04 So Paulo (BR) 27/05 Curitiba (BR) 24/06 So Paulo (BR) 22/07 Nova Santa Rita (BR) 02/09 So Paulo (BR) 28/10 Guapor (BR) 18/11 Curitiba (BR) 16/12 So Paulo (BR) www.itaipavagtbrasil.com.br NEZ GT Championship www.nezgt.com Rolex Sports Car Series Schedule 2829/01 Daytona 24h (USA) 01/04 Birmingham (USA) 29/04 Homestead (USA) 13/05 New Jersey (USA) 03/06 Detroit (USA) 10/06 Mid-Ohio (USA) 24/06 Road America (USA) Super GT Series www.supergt.net
The Audi R8 GRAND-AM competes for the first time in the USA and Canada
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Championships and events
Super Taikyu Series 25/03 Fuji (J) 29/04 Motegi (J) 20/05 Sugo (J) 26/08 Okayama (J) 01/09 Sepang (MAL) 21/10 Suzuka (J) 25/11 Autopolis (J) www.supertaikyu.com Swedish Racing League www.swedishracing.se
Taa de Portugal de GT 03/06 Estoril Internet: www.fpak.pt Trofu Ibrico 01/04 Valencia 03/06 Estoril 08/07 Portimo 16/09 Portimo 14/10 Estoril 28/10 Jarama www.supercarsseries.com
VLN Langstreckenmeisterschaft 31/03 Nrburgring (D) 14/04 Nrburgring (D) 28/04 Nrburgring (D) 23/06 Nrburgring (D) 07/07 Nrburgring (D) 21/07 Nrburgring (D) 04/08 Nrburgring (D) 25/08 Nrburgring (D) 29/09 Nrburgring (D) 27/10 Nrburgring (D) www.vln.de
In addition to the national championship the portuguese association again holds a Cup in 2012 the Taa
Single events Abu Dhabi 20/01 Gulf 12 Hours www.yasmarinacircuit.com Barcelona Date: TBA www.24hoursbarcelona.com Bathurst 26/02 Bathurst 12 Hours www.bathurst12hour.com Dubai 1314/01 Dubai 24 Hours www.24hdubai.com Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race 01/09 Sepang 12 Hours www.malaysiangp.com.my Nrburgring 1920/05 Nrburgring 24 Hours www.24h-rennen.de Hungary Date: TBA www.24hungaroring.com
At endurance races like the Nrburgring 24 Hours Audi race experience customers also compete
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24-hour races
Nrburgring (D)
The Nrburgring 24 Hours was a unique competition environment for the Audi R8 LMS in the past. In 2012 the fascinating GT3 sportscar will compete in the endurance classic for a fourth time.
2011 Overall results Nrburgring 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 3 4 5 2009 Overall results Nrburgring 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 2 5 12 23 Christian Abt/Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Pierre Kaffer/Lucas Luhr (D/B/D/D) Marc Basseng/Marcel Fssler/ Mike Rockenfeller/Frank Stippler (D/CH/D/D) Hans-Joachim Stuck/Frank Biela/ Emanuele Pirro/Marcel Fssler (A/D/I/CH) Timo Scheider/Marco Werner/ Mattias Ekstrm/Lucas Luhr (D/D/S/D) 137 laps 144 laps 149 laps 154 laps 12 18 Marc Basseng/Marcel Fssler/ Frank Stippler (D/CH/D) Frank Stippler/Marc Hennerici/ Christopher Haase/Markus Winkelhock (D/D/D/D) Mattias Ekstrm/Timo Scheider/ Marco Werner/Christian Abt (S/D/D/D) Luca Ludwig/Christopher Mies/ Christer Jns/Christian Abt (D/D/D/D) Frank Schmickler/Christian Bollrath/ John Barker/Rudi Speich (D/D/GB/D) 145 laps 149 laps 154 laps 155 laps 155 laps
The Audi R8 LMS scored its third consecutive class victory in 2011
2010 Overall results Nrburgring 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 3 5 Dennis Rostek/Luca Ludwig/ Marc Bronzel/Markus Winkelhock (D/D/D/D) Christer Jns/Sean Paul Breslin/ Johannes Stuck/Kenneth Heyer (D/GB/A/D) 152 laps 153 laps
Wehrseifen
Kallenhard
Metzgesfeld
Ex-Mhle
150 4 110 3
Adenauer Forst
Fuchsrhre
Aremberg
80
Karussell
Schwedenkreuz
125 3
Eschbach
Flugplatz
230 6
105 3
215 5
Brnnchen Panzgarten Schwalbenschwanz
Quiddelbacher Hhe
Hocheichen
Hatzenbach
130 3
270 6
Antoniusbuche Tiergarten
Dttinger Hhe
km/h Gear
230 6 250 6
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24-hour races
Spa-Francorchamps (B)
At Spa in 2011 the Audi R8 LMS recorded its first overall victory in a 24-hour race. Team WRT fielded the victorious GT3 sportscar in the marathon in Belgium. In 2012 Audi once again targets overall victory in the Ardennes with the R8 LMS ultra.
34 37 Frdric Bouvy/Christian Kelders/ Jean-Luc Blanchemain/David Tuchbant (B/B/F/F) Greg Franchi/Vincent Vosse/ Frank Stippler/Frank Biela (B/B/D/D) 57 laps 127 laps
2011 Overall results Spa 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 1 2009 Overall results Spa 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 3 Marcel Fssler/Henri Moser/ Alexandros Margaritis/Marc Basseng (CH/CH/GR/D) 544 laps 4 13 2010 Overall results Spa 24 Hours (Audi R8 LMS) 9 10 13 27 29 Mark Blundell/Zak Brown/ Richard Dean/Eddie Cheever (GB/USA/USA/GB) Stefan Johansson/Alain Li/ Mark Patterson/Emil Assentato (S/F/USA/USA) Stphane Ortelli/Kurt Mollekens/ Stphane Lemeret/Franois Verbist (MC/B/B/B) Alexandros Margaritis/Marc Hennerici/ Andrea Piccini/Henri Moser (GR/D/I/CH) Anthony Kumpen/Marcel Fssler/ Lucas Luhr/Mike Rockenfeller (B/CH/D/D) 294 laps 325 laps 497 laps 501 laps 503 laps 14 19 Mattias Ekstrm/Greg Franchi/ Timo Scheider (S/B/D) Filipe Albuquerque/Bert Longin/ Stphane Ortelli (P/B/MC) Richard Dean/Zak Brown/Johnny Herbert Stefan Johansson (GB/USA/GB/S) Marcel Fssler/Andrea Piccini/ Mike Rockenfeller (CH/I/D) Arie Luyendyk/Alain Li/ Richard Meins/Henri Richard (NL/F/GB/F) 490 laps 510 laps 512 laps 534 laps 545 laps
160 4
Campus
175 4
108 3
110 3
Fagnes
240 6
80
Bruxelles
Blanchimont
226 5 115 3
225 6 220 5
Double Gauche
240 6 50 2
205 4 55
La Source
195 4
148 4
230 6
130 3
Les Combes Kemmel
km/h
Raidillon 235 5
Gear
255 3
210 5
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Audi R8 LMS achievements
2010 DMSB GT Chship GT Belgium GT Portugal GT Spain Luca Ludwig Greg Franchi/Anthony Kumpen Csar Campanio/Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/Joo Figueiredo
GT France
Wins Magny-Cours 1 Le Castellet 1 Ldenon 2 3/14 Yvan Lebon/Stphane Ortelli Stphane Ortelli/ David Hallyday Yvan Lebon/Stphane Ortelli
International GT Open
Wins Barcelona 2 1/2 (only 2 races contested) Jean-Denis Deletraz/ Andrea Piccini
EuroSpeedway 1 Henri Moser/Christopher Haase Sachsenring 1 Sachsenring 2 Henri Moser/Christopher Haase Henri Moser/Christopher Haase
GT Belgium
Wins Spa 1 3/10 Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Tim Verbergt Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Tim Verbergt Jean-Franois Hemroulle/ Tim Verbergt
Spa 3 Spa 5
Nrburgring 24 Hours
Wins 1/1 Christian Abt/Jean-Franois Hemroulle/Pierre Kaffer/ Lucas Luhr
GT Italy
Wins Monza 1 1/14 Dindo Capello/ Filipe Albuquerque
Spa 24 Hours
Wins 1/1 Marcel Fssler/Henri Moser/ Alex Margaritis/Marc Basseng
The Belgians Jean-Franois Hemroulle and Tim Verbergt were among the first title holders in 2009
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Audi R8 LMS achievements
GT Brazil
Wins 2/4 (only 4 races contested) Rio de Janeiro 1 Andreas Mattheis/Xandy Negro Rio de Janeiro 2 Andreas Mattheis/Xandy Negro
International GT Open
Wins Barcelona 2 1/10 (only 10 races contested) Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo
GT Italy
Wins Vallelunga 1 Imola 1 4/14 Filipe Albuquerque/ Marco Bonanomi Filipe Albuquerque/ Marco Bonanomi Dindo Capello/ Gianluca Giraudi Dindo Capello/ Gianluca Giraudi
GT Belgium
Wins Spa 2 Spa 3 Zolder 3 3/6 Anthony Kumpen/Greg Franchi Anthony Kumpen/Greg Franchi Franois Verbist/Bert Longin/ Benjamin Bailly
GT France
Wins Ledenon 1 Albi 1 Albi 2 3/13 Bruno Hernandez/Soheil Ayari David Hallyday/ Stphane Ortelli Marc Sourd/Dino Lunardi
Mugello 1 Monza 1
ILMC
Wins Zhuhai 1 1/1 (only 1 race contested) Marchy Lee/Alex Yoong/ Matthew Marsh
GT Portugal
Wins Portimo 1 Portimo 2 Braga 3 Braga 4 Estoril 3 Estoril 4 Portimo 3 Portimo 4 8/10 (only 10 races contested) Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo
Csar Campanio and Joo Figueiredo were victorious in Spain and Portugal in 2010
Sachsenring 1 Sachsenring 2
GT Spain
Wins Jarama 2 Albacete 1 Albacete 2 Navarra 1 Navarra 2 5/9 (only 9 races contested) Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo
Hockenheim 2
GT Australia
Wins Winton 1 3/14 Mark Eddy
Nrburgring 24 Hours
Wins Nrburgring 1/1 Dennis Rostek/ Luca Ludwig/Marc Bronzel/ Markus Winkelhock
Hungary 12 Hours
Wins Hungaroring 1/1 Philip Knig/Niki Mayr-Melnhof/ Thomas Gruber/Walter Lechner
GT Belgium
Wins Zolder 3 1/6 Franois Verbist/Enzo Ide/ Bert Longin/Xavier Maassen
13 international titles
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Audi R8 LMS achievements
GT Brazil
Wins So Paulo 2 3/12 (only 12 races contested) Xandy Negro/ Xandinho Negro
Suzuka 2 Macau
ILMC
Wins Zhuhai 1/1 (only 1 race contested) Edoardo Mortara/Darryl OYoung/Alexandre Imperatori
DMV TCC
Wins Hockenheim 3 Hockenheim 4 Hockenheim 5 Hockenheim 6 Hockenheim 7 Hockenheim 8 6/6 (only 6 races contested) Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen Pierre von Mentlen
GT Italy
Wins Vallelunga 1 Vallelunga 2 5/14 Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico Dindo Capello/ Alessandro Cicognani Marco Bonanomi/ Andrea Sonvico
GT France
Wins Dijon 1 1/14 Stphane Ortelli/ David Hallyday
Magione 2 Imola 2
GT Great Britain
Wins Snetterton 1/10 Michael Guasch/Matthew Bell
Mugello 2
Michael Guasch and Matthew Bell took the first victory in 2011 for United Autosports
Fuji Okayama
Tomonobu Fujii/ Akihiro Tsuzuki/Michael Kim Tomonobu Fujii/ Akihiro Tsuzuki/Michael Kim
GT Sweden
Wins Anderstorp 1 1/5 Erik Behrens/Daniel Roos
GT Spain GT Portugal
Wins Estoril 1 Estoril 2 Braga 3 Braga 4 4/12 Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Csar Campanio/Ni Amorim Wins Valencia 1 Valencia 2 Albacete 5/10 Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo
Nrburgring 5 Nrburgring 7
Taa Portugal
Wins Boavista 1 1/2 Csar Campanio/ Joo Figueiredo
Estoril Jerez 2
Bathurst 12 Hours
Wins Bathurst 1/1 Marc Basseng/ Darryl OYoung/ Christopher Mies
Nrburgring 24 Hours
Wins Nrburgring 1/1 Marc Basseng/ Marcel Fssler/ Frank Stippler
In 2011 a pair of Audi R8 LMS also raced for the first time in Sweden
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Factory racing
The new Audi A5 DTM is successor to the super successful A4 DTM which boasted five titles
A World Endurance Championship is staged in 2012. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, which Audi won for a tenth time last year, is also part of the WEC
important regions. The new FIA World Championship follows the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup as the highest profile international sportscar series. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the crown jewel in the calendar. After Audi won this endurance classic again for the tenth time last season, the focus of attention this year is once again victory in the worlds most important endurance race. Marcel Fssler/Andr Lotterer/Benot Trluyer took overall victory in 2011 with an Audi R18 TDI fitted with many pioneering developments. In addition to the ultra
lightweight technology and an innovative V6 TDI power plant the winning car also shone with full LED headlights. Le Mans remains a laboratory that is ideal for developing new technologies, emphasizes Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. Of great importance for Audi is always the relevance for production cars. With the World Endurance Championship and DTM we pursue two particularly ambitious goals as factory team in 2012.
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Audi Communications Motorsport
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iPod Touch and iPad. The Audi Sport App is available to download from the iTunes store. An Android version will follow during the season. 24-hour races The Audi Communications Motorsport team is active for you on location at the 24-hour races at the Nrburgring on 1920 May and in Spa (Belgium) on 2829 July. You can find us in the Audi Team & Media Hospitality in the paddock. We are happy to arrange interviews and contact with the teams and their drivers and are happy to assist you in realizing special wishes and reports. Please understand that access to the hospitalitys catering area is limited.
The Audi Team & Media Hospitality is the meeting place in the paddock at factory backed events
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Audi Communications Motorsport
Jrgen Pippig
Daniel Schuster
Petra Strack
Eva-Maria Veith
Virginia Brusch
Julia Koop
Mark Schneider
Thomas Voigt
Your contacts
Audi Communications Motorsport is your first point of contact for questions about the AUDI AG motor sport program. Jrgen Pippig isHeadof Communications. Daniel Schuster coordinates the DTM activities, Eva-Maria Veith the sportscar project and, together with Virginia Brusch, the customer racing program.
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